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ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus vs Dell Slim Plus QBS1250

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  • 44differ
  • 31identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 4 more processor cores than the Dell Slim Plus QBS1250 (24 vs 20). The ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 4 more processor threads than the Dell Slim Plus QBS1250 (24 vs 20). The ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Dell Slim Plus QBS1250 (5.5 GHz vs 5.3 GHz). Only the ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has discrete graphics card. Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9 on the ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, Intel Core Ultra 7 on the Dell Slim Plus QBS1250.

  • Processor family
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:Intel Core Ultra 9
    • Slim Plus QBS1250:Intel Core Ultra 7
  • Processor model
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:290HX Plus
    • Slim Plus QBS1250:265
  • Processor cores
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:24
    • Slim Plus QBS1250:20
  • Processor threads
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:24
    • Slim Plus QBS1250:20
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:5.5 GHz
    • Slim Plus QBS1250:5.3 GHz
  • Efficient cores
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:16
    • Slim Plus QBS1250:12
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:5.5 GHz
    • Slim Plus QBS1250:5.2 GHz
  • Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:4.7 GHz
    • Slim Plus QBS1250:4.6 GHz

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127 specifications
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 9Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers290HX Plus265
Processor coresDiffers2420
Processor threadsDiffers2420
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.5 GHz5.3 GHz
Performance cores88
Efficient coresDiffers1612
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.5 GHz5.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.7 GHz4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers36 MB30 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum turbo powerDiffers160 W182 W
Processor base powerDiffers55 W65 W
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 2114Unknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)1 differ
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI BoostIntel AI Boost
Sparsity supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows Studio effects supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AI software frameworks supported by NPUKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up toDiffers36 TOPs33 TOPs
NPU performance up to13 TOPs13 TOPs
GPU performance up to8 TOPs8 TOPs
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 32 GB1 x 16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x DIMM
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle-channel
Memory data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5600 MT/s
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory clock speedKnown for one5600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB512 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Total SSDs capacityDiffers2 TB512 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers2 TB512 GB
SSD memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTLC
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factorM.2M.2
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one2280 (22 x 80 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080Not available
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneNVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR7Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Product typeDiffersMini PCPC
Market positioningDiffersGamingBusiness
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM870Intel® Q870
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Network5 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125DIntel® I219-LM
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturerIntelIntel
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelDiffersKiller Wi-Fi BE1750xIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers61
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers23
DisplayPort versionDiffers2.11.4a
HDMI ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Number of front USB portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of rear USB portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers380 W260 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 - 264 V
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47/63 Hz
80 PLUS certificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 PLUS Bronze
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini PCSlim PC
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHorizontal/Vertical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Colour nameKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActivate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day Trial
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Audio1 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC3342-CGRealtek ALC3204
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.66 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 G
Operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 G
Non-operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 G
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers282.4 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers189.5 mm293 mm
HeightDiffers56.5 mm303.5 mm
WeightDiffers3.12 kg6.58 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Sustainabilityidentical
Doesn't containKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePVC/BFR

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